The Monstrous Case at the Seaside Inn

HERE'S THE PLOT . . .

The seaside village of Cranberry Cove has become a must-visit spot for "monster lovers" from around the world. For hundreds of years, there have been tales told of a legendary sea monster living in the ocean near the quiet little village. But in recent years, the strange green monster has actually been seen on the ocean near an old inn called The Captain's Mast. The inn is set on a cliff overlooking the water and now attracts a host of tourists anxious to spot the legendary creature.

Dixie and Danny deLusion were excited when their parents told them that they'd be staying at the inn. They're out to take first prize at the annual school science fair, and it would be a real prize winner if they could find out what's happening on the ocean near the Captain's Mast. Since the deLusion family arrived in Cranberry Cove about a week ago, Dixie and Danny, who are twins, have been out on the beach and exploring the nearby caves and dunes.

Everything appeared calm until dusk last night, when they reported to everyone that it finally happened. They said they saw movement out on the water, and when they stepped closer to get a better look, there it was - the sea monster! When Dixie and Danny told their story, the old Captain, who runs the inn, chuckled. "I could tell you stories about that monster that would turn your hair green!"

This latest sighting has caused a lot of commotion in Cranberry Cove and a team of investigators has been called in to find out what Dixie and Danny really saw - or if they saw anything at all.

SOMEONE KNOWS WHAT'S HAPPENING . . .THE CAPTAIN: After a life at sea, he inherited the inn ten years ago.DAVID DELUSION: He is a writer who authors children's stories. The deLusion Family is on vacation and staying at the inn. DORIS DELUSION: She is a motivational speaker, David's wife, and the mother of the deLusion twins.DANNY and DIXIE DELUSION: They are twins who are certain they will win the top prize in the upcoming science fair, especially if they can uncover the truth about the sea monster.TJ DINGHY: He retired to Cranberry Cove six years ago and spends a lot of time diving in the ocean "to prove things." SAM BEAM: He is the lighthouse keeper, and keeps a row boat tied up on the beach. His father and grandfather ran the lighthouse before he took over.BERTHA BUSTLE: She is the inn's housekeeper, and keeps things neat as a pin and knows what the tourists like about Cranberry Cove.MARVIN MONEYBAGS: He is a rich young man with plans for the town. He'll make a lot of money if tourists keep visiting to try to spot the sea monster.SUSAN SCOUTABOUT: A reporter for the Cove Chronicle, she is always looking for a good story. Sometimes it's hard to find exciting news in a quiet place like Cranberry Cove.You'll have 10 copies of everything along with instructions on how to stage an exciting kids party your young sleuths will never forget.